Carley Fortune, a renowned author of romantic novels, has disclosed the upcoming release of her sixth book, “Only in Summer,” scheduled to hit the shelves on May 18, 2027. This novel will revisit Barry’s Bay, Ont., a familiar setting from Fortune’s previous works such as “Every Summer After” and “One Golden Summer,” as well as her hometown.
In a recent newsletter announcement, Fortune shared her excitement about purchasing a cottage near Barry’s Bay before commencing her writing journey. She expressed her long-standing dream of owning a cottage after selling her family home on the lake.
The protagonist of “Only in Summer,” Eleanor Florek, known as Ellie, shares a similar aspiration as she plans to acquire property in Barry’s Bay, where she spent her childhood. Ellie faces a surprising twist when she discovers the neighboring house is being torn down to make room for a lavish mansion, owned by a striking newcomer.
While the plot details remain a mystery for now, it’s anticipated that a reluctant love story will unfold against the backdrop of the lakeside setting. Fortune, a writer and journalist based in Toronto, has an impressive editorial background with notable contributions to publications like Refinery29, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Toronto Life.
Her previous literary works include “Our Perfect Storm,” “One Golden Summer,” “Every Summer After,” “This Summer Will Be Different,” and “Meet Me at the Lake.” The latter was a finalist in the 2024 edition of Canada Reads, where it was championed by fashion content creator and model Mirian Njoh, marking the first romance novel featured on the show.
Moreover, “Every Summer After” was adapted into the Amazon Prime Video series “Every Year After,” which debuted recently and has been renewed for a second season, drawing inspiration from “One Golden Summer.” Additionally, Netflix Canada is in the process of transforming “This Summer Will Be Different” into a 10-episode television series.
Image: Mirian Njoh advocates for “Meet Me at the Lake” by Carley Fortune on Canada Reads 2024.
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